What nursing intervention is most effective in preventing injury to a patient after administration of epidural anaesthetic?

A) Keeping the reversal agent in a syringe in the patient's bedside table.
B) Applying a gauze dressing to the epidural catheter insertion site.
C) Labelling the tubing that leads to the epidural catheter.
D) Asking the nursing assistive personnel to check on the patient at least once every 2 hours.

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Annika von Walden · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  To reduce the accidental administration of IV medications into the epidural catheter,the tubing that leads to the epidural catheter needs to be labelled clearly.Medications used to reverse the action of the anaesthetic medication need to be kept in a secured location,not in the patient's room in an unsecured location.The epidural insertion site needs to be covered by a clear occlusive dressing to prevent infection and allow the nurse to assess the site.Patients receiving epidural anaesthetic need to be monitored every 15 minutes until stabilized and then at least hourly.

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